We are pleased to share details of an upcoming hybrid series of short talks featuring SSI Fellow Hui Ling Wong, focusing on practical, research-oriented approaches to using Git.

Researchers often find themselves managing countless “final” versions of code, unsure which one produced the results they are analysing. Version management can be a significant challenge, consuming valuable time and energy. When used effectively, however, Git can ease this burden while enhancing productivity and research reproducibility.

This series of 15-minute talks offers practical, research-focused guidance on how to use Git. Rather than simply teaching commands, the sessions explore the workflows that make them meaningful, helping participants understand not only what to do, but why and how. The series also highlights insights the presenter wishes they had known when first starting with Git, allowing attendees to avoid common frustrations and benefit from best practices from the outset.

Participants will learn how to leverage Git’s history to better understand codebases, streamline debugging, and make coding more efficient when tackling complex research problems.

The series runs every Tuesday from 14 October to 11 November, with refreshments provided after each talk.